Grilled Catfish
Grilled Catfish is really simple to prepare on the grill when you are looking for something a bit healthier than the typical deep fried fish. Prepared with a delicious lemon and herb rub that brights the smoky grilled fish.
I grew up eating fried catfish from our family restaurant and it will forever be a favorite but I have to say that I love grilled catfish even more. Serve it over grilled vegetable rice pilaf for a hearty and delicious family meal.
Ingredients for Grilled Catfish:
- Catfish Filets
- Olive Oil
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Lemon Zest
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Rosemary
- Granulated Garlic
- Dried Thyme
- Smoked Paprika
- Dry Mustard
- Kosher Salt
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How to Grill Catfish:
- Prepare a grill fire to about 350° using pecan chunks for smoke flavor.
- Make a double layer of heavy foil and fold up the edges to form a grill pan that will fit on your grill.
- Zest 3 whole lemons.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, ground rosemary, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, dry mustard and salt. Stir in lemon zest.
- Pat fish filets dry with paper towels.
- Spray with olive oil or brush lightly.
- Dredge one side of fish filets in panko bread crumbs and place crumb side down on the foil. This is an optional step but we found that the panko keeps the fish from sticking to the foil and adds just a bit of texture to the fish.
- Sprinkle lemon rub over the fish.
- Place fish with foil over indirect fire and cook with the grill closed about 12 minutes.
- Check with a digital meat thermometer, cooking until fish reaches at least 145°.
- Remove fish with the foil onto a baking sheet and serve immediately.
How to Tell if Catfish is Done on the Grill?
Fish and seafood are cooked through at 145°. Fish will be flaky and no longer translucent.
Grilling Facts for Grilled Catfish:
- Grill: Big Green Egg Large
- Heat Source: Hardwood Lump Charcoal
- Wood: Pecan
- Grill Temperature: 350°
How to Store and Reheat:
- Store leftover fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a 325° oven on a baking sheet for about 8- 10 minutes.
More Grilled Fish Recipes to Try:
It seems like a lot of times the lemon flavor can get lost in the cooking process but using lemon zest along with the brown sugar and herbs really comes through on the grilled fish. It’s a delicious flavor combination and the perfect way to enjoy your fresh catch.
Grilled Catfish is a great dinner to change up your weekly menu routine. The lemon rub along with the hardwood smoke makes this a fish recipe that the entire family can agree on.
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Grilled Catfish
Grilled Catfish is really simple to prepare on the grill when you are looking for something a bit healthier than the typical deep fried fish. Prepared with a delicious lemon and herb rub that brights the smoky grilled fish.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds catfish filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, from 3 lemons
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground rosemary
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to 350° with pecan chunks for smoke flavor.
- Make a double layer of heavy duty foil that will fit on the grill, folding up the edges to form a shallow pan for the fish.
- Mix lemon zest with brown sugar, ground rosemary, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, dry mustard and salt.
- Spray or lightly coat fish on one side with olive oil.
- Dredge into panko and place panko side down onto foil.
- Sprinkle rub over the top of the fish.
- Cook over indirect heat with the grill closed for about 10 - 15 minutes. Use a grill thermometer to check fish, cooking until fish reaches at least 145°.
- Remove to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350° oven for 8 - 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 457Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 510mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 8gProtein: 45g
Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.
